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NBA union head Billy Hunter placed on indefinite leave

Billy Hunter, Executive Director of the National Basketball Players Association speaks to members of the media after a press conference after National Basketball Players Association met to discuss the current CBA offer at Westin Times Square on November 14, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

NEW YORK (AP) — Billy Hunter is being placed on an indefinite leave of absence as executive director of the NBA players’ association, following a report that was critical of his leadership and decision making.

The union is forming an interim executive committee and advisory committee, president Derek Fisher says in a statement released Friday.

Fisher pushed for the outside review of Hunter and the union, which found no illegal use of funds but cited Hunter for a number of poor choices and urged players to consider whether he should remain in charge during their All-Star weekend meetings.